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Pioneer Health Care Center

900 S 12th St

3.3(29 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Total units
101
Medicare rating
4 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Limited Liability company
Certified beds
101
Therapy access
Outpatient PT/OT/speech therapy open to non-residents
Specialized care
Dedicated units for dementia and behavioral health
Unit structure
Separate short-term rehab unit and long-term care unit
Community role
One of few skilled care options in the area

What Families Think

Reviewers consistently praise Pioneer Health Care Center for its rehabilitation therapy team, compassionate nursing staff, and role as a vital care resource in a small rural community. Families highlight noticeable improvements over the past several years, clean renovated buildings, and a warm, engaged atmosphere for residents. No published pricing or amenity details limit direct comparison with other communities.

The Good

  • Highly praised physical, occupational, and speech therapy staff
  • Warm, engaged atmosphere with activities and community outings
  • Clean, renovated residential buildings
  • Staff described as compassionate and genuinely caring
  • Serves as key medical resource in an underserved rural area

The Bad

  • No published pricing information available
  • No amenities list provided for comparison

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Pioneer Health Care Center is a senior living community in Rocky Ford, Colorado offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.3 out of 5 across 29 reviews.

About Pioneer Health Care Center

Pioneer Health Care Center is a skilled nursing and long-term care facility located in the heart of Rocky Ford, Colorado. The center provides patient-centered comprehensive services with specialized units tailored to meet diverse resident needs, including rehabilitation, dementia care, and behavioral health services.

The facility offers both a specialized skilled unit for short-term rehabilitation following hospital stays or surgery, and a long-term care unit. Rehabilitation services are delivered by an interdisciplinary team of skilled nurses and therapists, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. Treatment programs are individualized and developed in consultation with physicians, nursing, social services, activities, and dietary staff, with the goal of helping residents achieve their highest possible level of function and independence.

Pioneer Health Care Center maintains dedicated staff for each unit and offers specialized programs designed to address medical diversity among its patients and residents. The facility emphasizes compassionate, person-centered care and maintains availability for direct contact with families and prospective residents through phone, email, or in-person visits.

Types of Care at Pioneer Health Care Center

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Pioneer Health Care Center

3.3overall · 29 ratings combined

3.3★ on Google (29)

timi Salazar

Apr 2026

via Google

My dad needed occupational and physical therapy as well as medical care after being in the hospital. We were undecided where our father would go. We chatted with Zack. After talking to him and his patient answers to all our questions, we picked Pioneer Healthcare in Rocky Ford. BEST DECISION EVER! Pioneer was considerably larger than I had thought. They cater to various needs and provide two distinct residential buildings that have been renovated, offering clean and spacious accommodations. Additionally, they offer physical therapy and occupational therapy. Our aunt is not a resident but goes to Pioneer for her physical therapy needs. The staff were friendly, exceptionally genuinely caring, and professional. You can tell that they love what they do. What we noticed most, though, was that the residents at Pioneer were happy, with staff high-fiving residents down the hallways, families visiting, eating together, having game days and nights, church & music, and more. The residents also had alone time if they wanted. We extend our sincere gratitude to the nursing, physical, and occupational therapy teams, as well as the dedicated staff responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the Pioneer facility, the culinary team, and the discharge planners. We are thankful for the exceptional care provided by Pioneer. We highly recommend Pioneer Health for your family member. We suggest consulting with Zack prior to making your decision.

Ruth Smith

Mar 2026

via Google

I love living here, I am living in a facility in the small town of Rocky Ford, and have made such great friends with the other residents. I have seen so much change since coming in in 2021. I love our new nursing staff, they are very adept at there jobs, they care about us residents and put us first. If anything needs to be resolved, the nursing and management team are always so helpful to me.

Trudy Hardy

Jan 2026

via Google

My son has an anoxic/hypoxic brain injury and receives occupational and speech therapy outpatient at Pioneer. Occupational therapist Julie and Speech therapist Cayman are two of the finest therapists we have encountered on our journey. Both are knowledgeable and enthusiastic and committed to Lane’s improvement. We are so grateful to find this level of professionalism and care so close to home.

Rexella Day

Nov 2025

via Google

So much love and character fill this facility. Pioneer has been transformed over the past five years. The caring, committed staff provide excellent care—from the kitchen crew and housekeeping/maintenance teams to the nurses, rehab professionals, doctors, and management. This is a hardworking group that consistently strives for excellence.

Rachael Krueger

Nov 2025

via Google

The staff at this nursing home are truly amazing. Everyone I’ve met is kind, knowledgeable, and genuinely cares about the people that live there. You can tell they really love what they do as dedicated professionals, and it shows in the way they treat the residents—with respect, patience, and real compassion. They’re always trying to get better and improve the environment and their processes. One of the things I love most is how involved they are in the community. They enjoy going to local events and make a real effort to keep the residents connected to the town they’ve spent their lives in. It means so much to see them helping people stay tied to their roots instead of feeling isolated. This nursing home also fills a vital need in a community that has few options for medical resources. Their specialty unit allows the opportunity for a higher level of care to be provided for the most vulnerable of patients. They provide care that many families simply wouldn’t have access to otherwise, and that makes a huge difference.

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Government Inspection History

6 inspection visits in the last three years, 53 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Mar 4, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 28, 2025

Aug 29, 2024Health Complaint3 citations
  • Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 18, 2024

  • Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 18, 2024

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 16, 2024

Apr 18, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard19 citations
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 2, 2024

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 1, 2024

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 1, 2024

  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 9, 2024

  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 1, 2024

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 10, 2024

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 20, 2024

  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 1, 2024

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 29, 2024

  • Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 5, 2024

  • Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 8, 2024

  • Have an externally vented heating system.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 2, 2024

  • Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 1, 2024

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 1, 2024

  • Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 10, 2024

  • Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 10, 2024

  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 10, 2024

  • Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 10, 2024

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 10, 2024

Nov 13, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 25, 2023

Dec 29, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard8 citations
  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 16, 2023

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 3, 2023

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 3, 2023

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 14, 2023

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 3, 2023

  • Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 11, 2023

  • PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 11, 2023

  • Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 11, 2023

Sep 16, 2021Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard21 citations
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 11, 2021

  • Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 11, 2021

  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 11, 2021

  • List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 11, 2021

  • Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 11, 2021

  • Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 19, 2021

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 11, 2021

  • Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 14, 2021

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 2, 2021

  • Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 11, 2021

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 11, 2021

  • Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 11, 2021

  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 14, 2021

  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 14, 2021

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 14, 2021

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 15, 2021

  • Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 19, 2021

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 19, 2021

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 14, 2021

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 19, 2021

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 19, 2021

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Pioneer Health Care Center offer?

Pioneer Health Care Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Pioneer Health Care Center located?

Pioneer Health Care Center is located at 900 S 12th St in Rocky Ford, Colorado.

What do families say about Pioneer Health Care Center?

Reviewers consistently praise Pioneer Health Care Center for its rehabilitation therapy team, compassionate nursing staff, and role as a vital care resource in a small rural community. Families highlight noticeable improvements over the past several years, clean renovated buildings, and a warm, engaged atmosphere for residents. No published pricing or amenity details limit direct comparison with other communities.

How did Pioneer Health Care Center do on recent health and safety inspections?

Pioneer Health Care Center had 6 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 53 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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